10/31/2009 - 12:00pm to 10/31/2009 - 2:00pm

Location:
Congregation Beth Israel
Shirley & Herbert Semler Board Room
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR

Class Description:
Co-sponsored by the Library Committee. Join Rabbi Cahana and Dr. Jill Strasser, a clinical psychologist who uses Mussar concepts in her psychotherapy practice, as they present two classes explaining the theory and practice of Mussar. Rabbi Cahana will give a sermon to set the stage for a series concerning the Jewish tradition of Mussar, in honor of Jewish Book Month. Mussar is the ancient and modern practice of Jewish ethics. Mussar offers Jewish paths of self-improvement and ethical decision-making. Congregants are urged to obtain and read Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar by Alan Morinis.

More Info:
Part one of two (two on November 7, noon to 2pm). For more information, contact Elana in the Temple Office at 503-222-1069 or elana@bethisrael-pdx.org.

Cost:
None; optional purchase of book, available in paperback and used